Kintsugi is the Japanese art form of mending the cracks in pottery with gold, silver, or platinum. It is not just a repair technique, but a philosophy that embraces imperfection, and sees the beauty, value and history of an object, rather than hiding or discarding something that may have previously been viewed as broken. Although, the art form may symbolise the fragility of being human and the impact of life events, in essence, it emphasises that by repairing the piece it becomes stronger and more valuable, thus demonstrating the adaptability and acceptance towards our own unique paths in life.

A wolf lay at my door. It never sleeps, but always keeps my tears from grasping more. Today I watched him howling, he seemed all wild and full of pride. But when I took another glance, anguished eyes, he did not hide. So I took a step towards him, as quietly as I dare. As not to startle or confuse, and definitely not to scare. But he knew, his head it flew, to face me in his lair. His eyes like fire. His sniff disgust. His fangs to shreds he'd tear. There are no more words to describe him. His pain no one can see. But I then saw, he mirrored inside my soul, as the wolf in pain was me,